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CHEM 2211 - Organic Chemistry I 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 with a grade of “C-” or better
A systematic study of the compounds of carbon. This includes the study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their properties, nomenclature, preparation of functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and investigation of structure by instrumental methods. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab are required per week.
When Offered: Fall Yearly
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CHEM 2212 - Organic Chemistry II 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2200 or CHEM 2211 with a grade of “C-” or better
An advanced systematic study of the compounds of carbon. The second semester is a study of carbonyl compounds and biomolecules. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab are required per week.
When Offered: Spring Yearly
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CHEM 3110 - History of Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 or CHEM 1151
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the development of chemistry from antiquity to the present. Students will learn about key personalities in the development of chemistry and see the social contexts surrounding their discoveries. Topics of interest include early alchemy, atomic theories, elements, the periodic table, the phlogiston theory, Lavoisier and the chemical revolution, Cannizzaro and the Karlsruhe congress, and the development of modern quantum theories.
When Offered: Fall of Even Years
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CHEM 3150 - Green Chemistry & Sustainability (E) 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2211
Sustainability has been defined as the ability to meet our present needs without affecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs. On both personal and global scales, the things we make and use have a tremendous impact on our health and our environment. Energy, water, food production, and pollution are all tightly linked to chemistry. This course will discuss the role chemistry plays in solving environmental problems and moving the world toward a more sustainable future. Topics will include metrics for measuring environmental impacts (life cycle assessment, etc.), the impacts of today’s technologies, and development of “greener” alternatives for both materials and energy sources. Understanding of basic chemical concepts is required.
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CHEM 3211 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 with a grade of “C-” or better
Analytical chemistry offers theories and practices of analytical methods for qualitatively and quantitatively determining a chemical in samples including statistical evaluation of experimental data, and gravimetric, volumetric, and selected instrumental methods, including spectrophotometry and separations.
When Offered: Fall Yearly
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CHEM 3240 - Medicinal Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites:
Investigation of natural and synthetics medicines with attention to their fate in a living organism; topics include absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs, dose-response and time-response relationship of drugs, and the relationship between chemical structure and biological activity. Examination of the biochemistry of several diseases to learn different ways theat chemicals can be used to interfere with the course of a disease.
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CHEM 3350 - Environmental Chemistry 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 with a grade of “C-” or better
Students in this course will apply the principles of chemistry to gain an understanding of the environment and environmental issues. Topics of interest include atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, climate change, water chemistry, water pollution, water treatment, soil chemistry, and utilization of insecticides and herbicides. Emphasis will be placed on the implication for sustainability of the environment.
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CHEM 3410 - Physical Chemistry I 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212
Co-requisite: PHYS 1111 or PHYS 2111 . MATH 2201 or permission of instructor. Physical chemistry seeks to apply physical and mathematical methods to the investigation of chemical systems. This first semester course focuses on the topics of classical thermodynamics, equilibria, chemical kinetics, the kinetic theory of gasses, and the phases of matter. Laboratory experiments will complement the lectures and provide insights into calorimetry, phases, thermodynamics, and gas laws.
When Offered: Fall Odd Years
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CHEM 3420 - Physical Chemistry II 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 3410
Co-requisite: MATH 2202 , PHYS 1112 , or PHYS 2112 Physical chemistry seeks to apply physical and mathematical methods to the investigation of chemical systems. This second semester course will focus on the application of quantum mechanics to understanding atomic and molecular structure. Additional topics will include group theory and spectroscopy. Laboratory exercises will cover various examples of computational and spectroscopy techniques.
When Offered: Spring Even Years
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CHEM 4100 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 with a grade of “C-” or better
An introductory inorganic chemistry course focusing on qualitative descriptions of the structure, bonds and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Topics include bonding theories, main-group chemistry, coordination chemistry and brief surveys of organometallic, bio-inorganic and nanochemistry.
When Offered: Fall Odd Years
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CHEM 4115 - Biochemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2212
Metabolism and chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids with emphasis on interactions and comparative aspects of microbial, plant, and animal forms. 3 hours of lecture per week.
When Offered: Spring Yearly
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CHEM 4210 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2212 with a grade of “C-” or better
Advanced concepts in organic chemistry. Topics may include reaction mechanisms, reaction intermediates, and synthetic methods.
When Offered: Fall Odd Years
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CHEM 4310 - Instrumental Analysis 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 3211 with a grade of “C-” or better
Instrumental analysis provides a second semester in analytical chemistry. It is designed to provide students with the basic theory, instrumental design, methodology, and application of instrumental techniques. Topics include spectrophotometry, chromatography, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, and NMR.
When Offered: Spring when needed
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CHEM 4410 - Computational Chemistry 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 3420
This course is designed to introduce students to the area of computational chemistry and its role in modern chemistry. Both molecular mechanical and quantum mechanical techniques will be covered with a focus on understanding their advantages and shortcomings. Students will learn a variety of common techniques such as geometry optimization, normal mode analysis of vibrational motions, and prediction of other molecular and spectroscopic properties. Students will also become familiar with a selection of current software.
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CHEM 4510 - Literature Review 1 hour
Prerequisites: Junior standing
Students will learn to research a scientific topic of interest to them through perusal of current scientific literature. Through this research, students will construct an introduction to a scientific paper based on their research, as well as a PowerPoint presentation of their research to be presented at the end of the semester to the class. Students will also each have the responsibility of leading a presentation and discussion of a current scientific journal article.
When Offered: Fall or Spring
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CHEM 4610 - Senior Seminar 1 hour
Prerequisites: Senior standing
Current literature and/or research reports by students, faculty and visiting speakers.
When Offered: Spring when needed
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CHEM 4980 - Independent Research 1 hour
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Students will conduct independent research of their own design under the supervision of a faculty research advisor. Students will be expected to collect and analyze data, evaluate their hypotheses, and prepare a scientific paper based on their research. Students will meet weekly with their faculty research advisor, and will also report on the progress of their research to their peers.
When Offered: Fall or Spring
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COMM 1000 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 hours
This course provides an introduction to the basic theories, concepts, principles, and contexts of human communication. Students will learn how to reflect and think critically about communication in personal and public contexts as well as develop the skills to work with others and present and interpret information in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, organizational, small group and media content. Students will give several types of presentations including speeches and group projects.
When Offered: Fall & Spring Yearly
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COMM 1050 - Introduction to Media Communication 3 hours
An introductory survey of the mass media, incorporating the history and current states of print media (newspapers, magazines, book publishing, news services, and syndicates), electronic media (radio, television, recording, video, and film) and media support services (advertising and public relations). Particular attention is focused on the ethical and social responsibilities of the media.
When Offered: Fall & Spring Yearly
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COMM 1100 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 hours
A fundamental course designed to establish a basic knowledge of public address, including research, organization, speech writing, language use, delivery, audience analysis, support, evidence, and argument development. Students will give several types of speeches during the course. Fulfills the speech requirement for graduation.
When Offered: Fall & Spring Yearly
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COMM 2010 - Social Statistics 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or higher.
An introductory-level statistics course designed for social sciences and humanities majors, this course is designed to provide students with an understanding of probability, sampling, generalization, types of data, and statistical procedures used in social research. Students conduct statistical tests and interpret their results.
When Offered: Fall Yearly
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COMM 2050 - Communication Theory SW 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 1000 and COMM 1050
This course is designed to provide students with a rigorous understanding of the theories used in the field of communication studies. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and student presentations, students will work with theory concerning a variety of communication areas and topics to increase their knowledge of how theory helps us to understand communication phenomena, and to learn how theory is used in research. Upon completion of this course, students will be more skilled at evaluating theories, as well as applying theoretical concepts to everyday life.
When Offered: Fall and Spring yearly
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COMM 2100 - Interpersonal Communication (H) 3 hours
A course designed to illustrate the complexities of interacting with others including components of professional, friend, family, and other relationships with regard to verbal and nonverbal communication.
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2200 - Intercultural Communication (H) C 3 hours
Examines communication practices in multi-cultural settings including international, national, regional, ethnic, racial, economic, religious, and other topics of pertinence to effective intercultural communication. This course illustrates how the cultural lens of communicators affects their interactions and interpretations. Students will explore differences and similarities in human communication as a function of culture and be taught to interpret behavior from outside of their own lenses.
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2300 - Language and Social Interaction (HM) S 3 hours
This course includes theory and research on the role of language in social interaction. Topics include: the nature of signs and symbols; language, perception and thought; and social psychological factors in verbal encoding and impression formation.
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2630 - Critical Cultural Studies (M) I 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 1050
This course examines communication in relation to critical cultural studies. It explores a variety of theoretical approaches including ideology, psychoanalysis, propaganda, and consumer culture. Governing questions include: How does popular culture help shape and address political life? How do the demands of the marketplace affect public discourse and popular culture?
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2800 - Introduction to Information Society (M) 3 hours
This course will explore issues related to the role of media in the Information Age. Students will learn about the concept of Information Society and its economic, political, and social implications. A historical account of the information industry will be presented, followed by analysis of the effects of information and communication technology on individuals and society. Students will also learn basic technological aspects of modern communication devices. The aim of this course is to make students more critically aware of the social and political issues regarding the Information Society.
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2810 - Introduction to Media Literacy (M) I 3 hours
An introductory course into issues related to media literacy, this course will encourage students to critically evaluate their media. Students will learn how to analyze media texts to understand how elements of the media industry, such as media ownership and different economic models, might affect the production and presentation of media content. The aim of this course is to encourage students to become active, critical consumers of media so that they may gain greater awareness of the potential for misrepresentation and manipulation of media content.
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2830 - Media Ethics (M) 3 hours
Through a variety of case studies in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and entertainment, this course explores ethical decision-making through an introduction to related ethical theories and philosophies. With an aim toward developing a framework for ethical reasoning, the course will introduce appropriate tools that can be used to evaluate ethical dilemmas facing media practitioners.
When Offered: One 2000-level each Fall & Spring rotated every 2 years
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COMM 2850 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 2851 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 2980 - Independent Study in Media Communication (M) 1-3 hours
This lower division independent study course at the sophomore level requires self-direction and self-pacing on a topic to be determined by the instructor. Permission of instructor.
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COMM 2981 - Independent Study in Human Communication (H) 1-3 hours
This lower division independent study course at the sophomore level requires self-direction and self-pacing on a topic to be determined by the instructor. Permission of instructor.
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COMM 2996 - Special Topics in Human Communication (H) 1-3 hours
This lower division course will consist of topics from selected areas of Communication Studies offered by professors within the department.
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COMM 2997 - Special Topics in Communication Studies 1-3 hours
This lower division course will consist of topics from selected areas of Communication Studies offered by professors within the department.
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COMM 2998 - Special Topics in Media Communication (M) 1-3 hours
This lower division course will consist of topics from selected areas of Communication Studies offered by professors within the department.
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COMM 3000 - Communication, Gender, and Identity (HM) I 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course explores concepts relative to communication and its relationship to gender and biological sex. Study includes, but is not limited to, distinguishing between gender and biological sex; the extent of gender and sex-based communication differences; communication role development; how gender and sex-based communication affects family relationships; differences in verbal and nonverbal communication across genders and biological sexes; and how socially constructed gender roles affect close relationships, education, different forms of media, acts of violence, and the workplace.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3010 - History and Theory of Rhetoric SW 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
Examines the historical and theoretical trajectories of rhetoric from classical antiquity to present day. Students will explore issues of writing, persuasion, ideology, agency, and culture. Students will analyze, interpret and evaluate rhetorical theories in light of each other, as well as contemporary cultural phenomena.
When Offered: Spring Yearly
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COMM 3020 - Empirical Research Methods in Communication W 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 and MATH 2000 or COMM 2010
This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the foundations and types of research methods commonly employed in communication research with a focus on empirical methodologies. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the relationship between theory and research. They will also gain practical experience in employing at least one of the research methods in an original research project.
When Offered: Fall Yearly
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COMM 3030 - Critical Approaches in Communication W 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 and COMM 2010 or MATH 2000 .
This course will introduce students to methodologies such as critical discourse analysis (CDC) and Content Analysis (CA) through the application of critical theories commonly deployed in fields such as Media Studies, Rhetorical Studies, and Cultural Studies. Students will design and implement their own methodology in a study using these and other skills developed in the course.
When Offered: Spring Yearly
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COMM 3050 - Family Communication (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050
This course will provide students with an understanding of the theories and practices of family communication by providing a framework for discussing the communication, sociological and psychological aspects of family communication and relating them to daily life examples. Students will learn how families communicate rules, roles, and stories that are essential to the process of meaning-making in the family and to its development. Students will also analyze theoretical frameworks such as family systems theory, social construction theory, and dialectical theory.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3100 - Conflict and Communication (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050
This course examines positive conflict management processes, including active listening and communication skills, principled negotiation, mediation, and nonviolent direct action.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3200 - Deception (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course examines lying and deception as strategic and manipulative behavior, discusses the boundaries between unethical and adaptive deception, and explores several contexts in which deception commonly occurs (advertising, art, journalism, politics, relationships, etc.).
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3300 - Small Group (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
The theory and practice of small group communication, with emphasis upon the psychology of small group interaction, styles and methods of leadership, environments and small group interactions, and problem/solution methodologies in small group interaction are central points of examination in this course. Students are provided the opportunity to apply theory in actual small group projects.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3310 - Nonverbal Communication (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050
This course presents an introduction to nonverbal behavior as a form of communication, with emphasis upon nonverbal communication in the classroom, in the business world, and in general interpersonal relations. Examination will be made of such areas of nonverbal behavior as kinesics (body language), haptics (communication through touch), proxemics (use of space and communication), paralinguistics (vocal cues in communication), and nonverbal factors in communication between variant ethnic groups and cultures.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3350 - Communication and Sport I(HM) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .Communication Studies major or Sport Studies minor.
Sports have a significant effect on our social world, and this course provides an advanced exploration of the role of sport communication in contemporary American culture. Readings and discussions will address how sport influences the communication skills of children, adults, and ultimately our culture in terms of personality, competition, cooperation and identities. The media’s role in telling the story of sports and in shaping and reinforcing cultural values will also be explored. The course will analyze how the culture of sport is enacted before, during and after a sporting event.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3400 - Organizational Communication (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course offers an application of communication theory and research to established organizations, with special emphasis on communication causes, correlates, and consequences of internal and external organizational communication processes at individual, group, and organizational and societal levels of analysis.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3500 - Health Communication I(H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
An exploration of the role communication plays in health care delivery, health behavior change programs, and health communication career opportunities. The course is designed to increase understanding of the communication theories and research in patient/provider relationships, communication in health care organizations, media coverage of health, and health communication campaign planning and implementation.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3640 - Protest and Social Activism (HM) I 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 1050
What would make our communities better? How might the marginalized develop voices of their own? This course will address these questions in a variety of ways: we will engage theoretical perspectives concerning the rhetorical strategies of social protest historically and today; we will examine protest rhetoric as a vital and distinct area of public discourse, whose constraints are considerably different from those of traditional oratory, and, therefore, demand a unique theoretical toolset; we will explore both primary texts and theoretical critiques as we consider protest rhetoric as a distinct area of public discourse. The course content pertains to both the human and media communication concentration in the major.
When Offered: Fall Every Odd Year
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COMM 3700 - Audience Response to Entertainment Media (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course offers an overview of theories and research related to the consumption and appeal of media entertainment. The goal of this course is to help students understand why people seek out media entertainment, and how they respond to this entertainment fare. At the end of this course, students should understand the motivations behind entertainment media consumption, substantive differences between entertainment genres, processes that govern our cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses to entertainment media, and the short- and long-term consequences of our entertainment media.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3800 - History & Economy of Telecommunications (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
A discussion of the political economy and content development of the telecommunications industry beginning with the telegraph through today’s Internet technologies. Other topics discussed will include the emergence of broadcast networks, cable programing, wireline telephone, cellular telephone, and digital networking. This course will also explore the growing international scope of today’s media systems, and discuss laws and policies related to telecommunications.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3820 - Global Media and Society (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course examines the cultural, economic, and political role of media in the development of globalization. Since Marshall McLuhan popularized the term “global village,” the development of media has been inextricably linked to the corresponding forces of globalization that continue to impact society. This course will pay particular attention to debates concerning media’s influence on local and international cultures, economies, and politics, and their intersections.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3840 - Media, Politics, and Democracy (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
Students in this course will examine the historical and contemporary relationship between media and democracy, with particular focus on the United States and other Western democratic nations. In doing so, the comparative role media’s relationship to democracy will be examined through an international context. Lastly, the media’s relationship to the modern political process will be looked at, particularly the exercise of media power by citizens as a platform for advocacy and social change.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 3920 - Communication in the Virtual Environment (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
Advances in media technology have ushered in a new age of hybrid interpersonal and mediated communication. This course will examine issues related to social interaction in virtual environments, including the formation of interpersonal relationships through online social networks. Students will analyze how individuals choose to represent themselves online, and how they are perceived by others. Several theories related to computer-mediated communication will also be examined and online privacy issues will be discussed.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 4000 - Rhetoric and Public Address (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course examines pivotal speeches of the American twentieth century via descriptive, interpretive and critical paradigms of rhetorical criticism. Alongside these speeches, students will learn and employ methods of criticism including neo-Aristotelian, close-textual, generic, metaphorical, dramatistic, feminist, fantasy-theme, ideological, and ideographic.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 4110 - The Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2050 with a C or better
This class explores the dark underbelly of interpersonal communication through discussion of communicative acts that are generally defined as dysfunction or problematic. Theories of communication that help us understand the occurrence of these acts, research, and personal reflection help students integrate new knowledge with past experience. Upon completion of this course, students will be more skilled at evaluating dark side concepts, as well as applying abstract theoretical concepts to everyday life.
When Offered: Fall every odd year
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COMM 4200 - Intergroup Communication and Social Dominance (H) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
Survey of theory and research concerning language and communication between various social groups, with emphasis on understanding the role communication plays in integrating and differentiating group members.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 4300 - Senior Capstone SW 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 and “C” or better in COMM 3020 or COMM 3030 . Completion of at least 21 hours in Communication Studies; To be taken in the senior year.
One faculty member must be approved as an advisor for the project prior to enrollment. Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a faculty-sponsored research project. Students are required to apply relevant theory to ground their senior project.
When Offered: Spring Yearly
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COMM 4850 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 4851 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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COMM 4940 - Public Relations and Media Campaigns (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This course will expose students to an alternative career choice to journalism: public relations. Students will be introduced to the principles and practices of public relations professionals, including developing strategic communication campaigns. Issues of new media and public relations will also be examined. Among other class projects, students will be expected to work with a local business or organization to design a press kit and implement a communication campaign aimed at raising that client’s profile.
When Offered: One 3000-4000 level each Fall & Spring rotated every 3 years
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COMM 4950 - Media Internship (M) 3 hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Media Studies faculty; one faculty member must be approved as an advisor for the project prior to enrollment.
Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for securing an internship at a media company of their choosing, pending approval from the Media Studies faculty. Notably, the internship must be within the realm of journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or a related industry. Internships need not be at local companies.
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COMM 4980 - Independent Study in Media Communication (M) 1-3 hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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COMM 4981 - Independent Study in Human Communication (H) 1-3 hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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COMM 4996 - Special Topics in Human Communication (H) 1-3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This upper division course will consist of topics from selected areas of Communication Studies offered by professors within the department.
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COMM 4997 - Special Topics in Communication Studies 1-3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This upper division course will consist of topics from selected areas of Communication Studies offered by professors within the department.
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COMM 4998 - Special Topics in Media Communication (M) 1-3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of a “C” or better in COMM 2050 .
This upper division course will consist of topics from selected areas of Communication Studies offered by professors within the department.
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CSCI 1100 - Introduction to Personal Computing 3 hours
Introductory course for microcomputers relating how a computer is applied to the solution of problems in our information-oriented society. Included is a study of fundamental hardware, operating systems, data communications and networking, computer privacy and security, and the social, economic, and legal impact of information systems. Standard business-based software packages are used by students to solve a variety of business-related problems. Networks and the Internet are emphasized throughout.
When Offered: Fall & Spring Yearly
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CSCI 1610 - Computer Programming I 4 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or MATH 1101I .
CSCI 1161 is an introductory programming course that seeks to teach the fundamentals of object oriented programming and design with a strong focus on problem solving and critical thinking. The goal of the course is not centered on learning a specific language but is more focused around learning sound principles that can be used in any modern object oriented language such as C++ or Java. Students will also learn sound programming practices such as coding standards, debugging, documentation, commenting, and program tracing. Throughout the course students will examine such topics as objects, classes, inheritance, variables, variable scope, logic, branching, looping, file IO, and arrays.
When Offered: Fall Only Even Years
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CSCI 1620 - Intermediate Programming 4 hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 1610 .
This is the second semester course in the introductory programming sequence and teaches skills for solving more complex problems such as searching, sorting, and file access. The course focuses on algorithm development, modularity, top-down design, and basic data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees.
When Offered: Spring Only Odd Years
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CSCI 2550 - Special Topics in Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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CSCI 2560 - Special Topics/Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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CSCI 2570 - Special Topics/Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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CSCI 2580 - Special Topics/Computer Science 1 hour
Courses on selected topics in the discipline of computer science.
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DANC 1101 - Dance Fundamentals I 1 hour
An introduction to the movement techniques and basic vocabulary of modern theatre dance styles, including ballet, tap and jazz. Emphasis will be given to rhythmic awareness and aesthetic elements.
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DANC 1102 - Dance Fundamentals II 1 hour
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
An introduction to the movement techniques and basic vocabulary of modern theatre dance styles including ballet, tap, and jazz. Emphasis will be given to rhythmic awareness and aesthetic elements.
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DANC 2203 - Choreography 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
This course allows students to develop skills in Dance composition. Special emphasis on composing (choreographing) musical theatre and performance selections.
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DANC 2204 - Dance Styles: Broadway 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor.
This course is specifically intended to explore the dance syles that form the Broadway musical experience. Students will be challenged to attain knowledge in the basic concepts, movement and technique that is unique to the dance styles of Broadway.
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DANC 2205 - Dance Styles: World Dance C 3 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
Students will investigate non-American dance styles from around the globe. Emphasis on engagement in dance styles ranging from Afro/Cuban to Bollywood, Argentine Tango, Mexican Folk, Eastern European, and other forms as chosen by the instructor.
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DANC 2206 - Dance Styles: Regional Dance C 3 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
Students will develop skills in Appalachian and Southeastern American dance traditions such as flat-footing, buck dancing and clogging. Permisison of instructor
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DANC 2207 - Dance Styles: Hip Hop 2 hours
This course is specifically intended to explore dance styles unique Hip Hop. Students will be challenged to attain knowledge in the basic concepts, movement and technique that is unique to the dance style Hip Hop.
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DANC 2208 - Dance Styles: Lyrical and Contemporary 2 hours
This course is specifically intended to explore dance styles unique Lyrical and Contemporary styles. Students will be challenged to attain knowledge in the basic concepts, movement and technique that is unique to the contemporary and lyrical style of dance.
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DANC 2211 - Tap I 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A basic introduction to tap performance and vocabulary. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.
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DANC 2212 - Jazz I 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A basic introduction course designed to familiarize students with the styles and innovations of Twentieth Century American jazz dance. Prerequisites:
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DANC 2213 - Ballet I 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A basic introduction to ballet performance and vocabulary. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.
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DANC 2214 - Modern 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A basic introduction to modern dance performance and vocabulary. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.
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DANC 2996 - Special Topics Dance Styles 1-3 hours
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DANC 3000 - History of Dance C 3 hours
This course is a survey of modern and historic dance forms as a reflection of culture in both the Western and non-Western traditions.
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DANC 3211 - Tap ll 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A continuing progression of study for students who have successfully completed Tap I. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.
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DANC 3213 - Ballet ll 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A continuing progression of study for students who have successfully completed Ballet I. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.
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DANC 3214 - Modern ll 2 hours
Prerequisites: Proficiency or Permission of Instructor
A continuing progression of study for students who have successfully completed Modern I. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.
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ECON 1000 - Fundamentals of Economics 3 hours
This course is designed to help students understand the major concepts and lessons of economics. It is an economics literacy course, and its target audience is non-Business and Public Policy majors and does not satisfy the 2000 level economics courses associated with the Business and Public Policy major. The class incorporates materials (e.g. video clips, web sites, and activities) developed to aid in the real world understanding of economic thinking. The primary objective of the class is the promotion of better understanding and communication of economics in the future.
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ECON 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics S 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 1113 with a grade of C or better
Topics include elasticity, utility, economic efficiency, the theory of cost, and government regulation of business with applications to current economic problems. Also, the economics of poverty, pollution, energy, population, international trade, and comparative systems are analyzed. This class was previously listed as ECON 2102.
When Offered: Spring Yearly
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ECON 2120 - Principles of Macroeconomics S 3 hours
Prerequisites: ECON 2110 with a grade of B- or better
Topics include unemployment, inflation, economic growth and development, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policy on the economy with applications to current economic problems. This class was previously listed as ECON 2101.
When Offered: Fall Yearly
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ECON 2210 - Legal Environment of Business 3 hours
Prerequisites: ECON 2110 .
A course designed to provide prospective business managers with a background of the legal environment pertaining to both profit and non-profit orgainizations, with attention to the changing influences of society and politics that affect such organizations. Social and moral responsibilities of businesses are introduced through study of rule by law emerging from common law, courts, regulatory activities of legislative bodies, administrative agencies, and executive departments.
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ECON 3110 - Intermediate Microeconomics 3 hours
Prerequisites: ECON 2110
This course focuses on how firms and households, interact in various kinds of markets. Students gain a better understanding of household economic behavior, firm behavior and the conditions under which prices can most effectively allocate scarce resources.
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ECON 3120 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 hours
Prerequisites: ECON 2120
This course concentrates on the theory of economic growth and the business cycle. Building on the simple Keynesian spending model, the IS-LM general equilibrium model is developed. Current policy debates, as well as debates within the discipline, are explored and evaluated. Particular emphasis will be placed on the interaction of the theoretical and empirical components of macroeconomics.
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ECON 3160 - Law and Economics S 3 hours
Prerequisites: ECON 2120 , ECON 2110 , MATH 1113
Rules are made to be broken, or at least that is the way people often behave. Economists understand that laws do not always fulfill their intended consequence; in fact, many legislative actions create perverse incentives that create problems worse than the well-intended solutions. In this course students will analyze the true impact of both legislative and common laws to understand the principles behind good and poor law making. Students will read and brief real court cases to apply an objective economic analysis to legal areas such as property law, product liability, torts, business law, criminal law, family law, and employment law. This class was previously BUSP 3160.
When Offered: Every Fall
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ECON 4990 - Econometrics (Capstone) 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 2000 PBPL 4200
This course explores the statistical problems associated with the measurement and evaluation of economic models. Students will understand the major causes of bias inefficiency in ordinary least squares regression, and learn alternative methods for minimizing these problems. The focus of the course is on the application of econometric techniques to real world problems encountered in economics. As such, students will learn basic applications programming skills for managing data and estimating econometric models. Topics include data transformation, measurement error, simultaneous equations, time series, panel data methods, and limited dependent variables.
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